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New York City’s DJ Center has finally unleashed his debut album, Everything In Time, a global soul record bringing back a low-end theory and warmth that’s been absent in music as of late. Featuring an incredible cast of guests including Oddisee, Zaki Ibrahim, Gretchen Parlato, Middle Child, Renee Neufville (of Zhané) and Samia Farah, amongst others, Everything In Time is overflowing with lush piano chords, warm bass lines, boom-bap drum patterns, flying tambourines, and soaring horns. This exclusive digital DJ promo brings you three of the best tracks from the album, along with instrumental versions, an acappella of “In A Song”, and the CD-only bonus track: a timeless remix of “Tout Passe” by Waajeed (of Platinum Pied Pipers fame).

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. Leave the City Outside (Featuring Oddisee) Radio Edit
2. Leave the City Outside (Instrumental)
3. In a Song (Featuring Middle Child)
4. In a Song (Instrumental)
5. In A Song (Acappella)
6. Center’s Groove
7. Tout Passe (Waajeed Remix)

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Although summer’s long gone, Brooklyn’s foremost outernational DJ Nickodemus is ready to heat up your soundsystem with Sun People Remixed. As the title suggests, this release brings together some of the world’s finest and most eclectic remixers for brand new interpretations of original tracks culled from Nickodemus’ critically acclaimed sophomore artist album Sun People. Earthrise Soundsystem’s take on the title track is a tribal moment, packed with West African chants. The warehouse doors fly open with techno on Christian Prommer’s driving and beautiful remix of “The Love Feeling,” and the sun sets on this digital DJ promo with Pablo Sanchez’s smooth hip hop flavored take on “Sun Children.”

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Sun People” (Earthrise Soundsystem Remix)
2. “The Love Feeling” (Christian Prommer Remix)
3. “Sun Children” feat. The Real Live Show (Pablo Sanchez Hip Hop Remix)

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Seasoned performer, songwriter and winner of the 2009 MOBO Award, Nneka is set to release her new mixtape, The Madness (Onye-Ala), an introduction to her first US album, Concrete Jungle, dropping February 2010. Presented by the award-winning mixtape master J.Period, The Madness (Onye-Ala) is a peek into the life and sounds of Nneka, as well as a tribute to the influence hip hop has had on her music. Her forthcoming album Concrete Jungle is collection of tracks detailing her personal experience growing up in Nigeria, the corruption and beauty found there and the universal themes of love, growth, and seeking the ultimate truths. This digital DJ sampler features a taste of both releases, including collaborations with massive talent like Jay Electronica, Rakaa (Dilated Peoples), Aceyalone, M-1 and General Steele.

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Limited copies of the The Uncomfortable Truth EP CD and 2×7-inch gatefold vinyl available by request!

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “The Uncomfortable Truth”
2. “Africans”
3. “Walking” (J.Period Remix) feat. Jay Electronica (Dirty)
4. “Showing Love” (J.Period Remix) feat. Rakaa and Aceyalone
5. “Changes” (J.Period Remix) feat. M-1 and General Steele (Clean)
6. “Changes” (J.Period Remix) feat. M-1 and General Steele (Dirty)

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Fat City Recordings and Prime Numbers present the much-anticipated album In The Red by Mancunian wunderkind Trus’me. In contrast to his debut album, Trus’me has collaborated with several vocalists and musicians. On this digital DJ promo, Dam-Funk, Stones Throw recording artist and L.A.’s rising star of the nu-boogie scene, joins Trus’me on a low slung interpretation of the WasNotWas disco epic "Wheel Me Out." Also on board is the jazzy Detroit innovator Amp Fiddler, who features on two tracks: a bass & rhodes heavy cover of Bill Withers’ bittersweet classic "Can We Pretend" and "Put It On Me." Paul Randolph, Jazzanova’s current front-man, provides vocals for a house’d up version of West Phillips’ boogie favourite "Sucker for a Pretty Face." Closing out the package, Trus’me flies solo on the ethereal "Sweet Mother."

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Can We Pretend” feat. Amp Fiddler
2. “Put It On Me” feat. Amp Fiddler
3. “Bail Me Out” feat. Dam-Funk
4. “Sucker For A Pretty Face” feat. Paul Randolph
5. “Sweet Mother”

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The Best Of The Black President signifies the rebirth of Knitting Factory Records. Over the next 18 months, all 45 Fela Kuti titles will be remastered and re-released in unique digi-packs with the original artwork. The reissue series will also mark the first time all of Fela’s titles will be released on vinyl in North America, along with the first official release of the entire catalog of Fela’s 1960s highlife band Koola Lobitos. Included in this digital DJ promo are three of Fela’s classic cuts: “Water No Get Enemy,” “Zombie” and “Roforofo Fight” - all from the inaugural release of the re-issue series, The Best Of The Black President. NOTE: WAV files are available by request.

Felabrations 2009 - Celebrating the Life & Music of Fela Kuti

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “Water Get No Enemy”
2. “Zombie”
3. “Roforofo Fight”

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Munich’s Jazz & Milk Recordings has come up with another dancefloor smasher in Jazz & Milk Breaks Compilation Series Vol 2 of its compilation series. Brilliant international producers and musicians from Barcelona, London, Tokyo, New York, Warsaw, San Sebastian and Munich joined the project and left their individual and often exotic trademarks on this genre-breaking compilation. Taking in fusions of Jazz, Latin, Afro and Funk with eclectic productions, this is all designed for forward thinking dancefloors and minds.

This DJ sampler brings you four of the best tracks on the compilation. Labelhead and Jazz & Milk Breaks compiler Dusty remixed the 13-piece afro-funk group, The Boogoos, creating an electrifying mixture of vintage live sounds and heavy beats. Panama-born percussion maestro César Granados and his latin-jazz combo come up with a breathtaking version of Dizzie Gillespie’s classic tune “Manteca.” Envee opens up the floor with his outstanding jazz dance version of Pinnawela’s tune “You Can Dance.” And Brooklyn’s trusted Greenwood Rhythm Coalition keep the wheels spinning with “Cotonou Caravan.”

Watch out for limited editions with handmade artwork!

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. The Boogoos - “The Journey / Ghana ‘74″ (Remix by Dusty)
2. César’s Salad - “Manteca”
3. Pinnawela - “You Can Dance” (Envee Ensemble Version)
4. Greenwood Rhythm Coalition - “Cotonou Caravan”

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Three decades since hitting the scene on Motown Records, internationally-renowned singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teena Marie is set to release her thirteenth album and Stax Records debut Congo Square. This digital DJ promo presents two of the hottest tracks (along with instrumental versions) from the album, a collection that cruises smoothly from southern soul and smoky jazz to dance floor funk, proving that there is only one Teena Marie.

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PROMO TRACKLIST:
1. “You Baby” (Album)
2. “You Baby” (Instrumental)
3. “Ear Candy” (Album)
4. “Ear Candy” (Instrumental)

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Mr. Scruff’s first studio album since Trouser Jazz (2002), Ninja Tuna mixes up all of Andy Carthy’s favorite influences and turns them into a funny, unique, amiable and distinctively British sound sure to start parties, destroy dancefloors and soundtrack your spring cleaning so successfully you’ll find yourself getting deep into that dusting. This DJ sampler brings you a selection of the best tracks from Ninja Tuna, along with a few bonus tracks and remixes, featuring guests such as Quantic, Roots Manuva, Alice Russell, Andreya Triana, and Pete Simpson. And for you vinyl addicts out there, all of these tracks are available for purchase on 12″ as well. To check out the videos for “Music Takes Me Up” and “Nice Up The Function,” just view this full post. NOTE: AIFF files for all promo tracks are available by request.

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With an oustanding lineup of releases set for 2009, and having secured North American distribution through Caroline, groundbreaking UK record label Tru Thoughts brings us this exclusive DJ sampler featuring music from some of the biggest names on their roster. With killer new tracks by Quantic, Flevans, The Bamboos, Kinny, Hot 8 Brass Band, Hint, Belleruche, and Azaxx, this digital DJ promo is a sure sign that Tru Thoughts and their artists are staying one step ahead of the pack.